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Among ancient helmets, the Chalcidian type is varied, widespread, and comparatively unrestrictive, with relatively wide openings for the eyes and ears. This example, probably made in the Black Sea region or even further east, features a pointed noseguard, high carinated crown, molded brow ridge, and everted rear flange, plus large separately made hinged cheekpieces. The tinned bronze surface is almost silver in color, with extensive decoration including small incised linked scrolls and much larger embossed linked scrolls.
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540824
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Chalcidian Helmet
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540824
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Chalcidian Helmet
description
Among ancient helmets, the Chalcidian type is varied, widespread, and comparatively unrestrictive, with relatively wide openings for the eyes and ears. This example, probably made in the Black Sea region or even further east, features a pointed noseguard, high carinated crown, molded brow ridge, and everted rear flange, plus large separately made hinged cheekpieces. The tinned bronze surface is almost silver in color, with extensive decoration including small incised linked scrolls and much larger embossed linked scrolls.
date
c. 350–200 BCE
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CC0
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CC0
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en
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Q122922189
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Arms and Armor
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height: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.)
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Greek (perhaps Black Sea area)
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2023.106
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Tinned bronze
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Chalcidian Helmet, c. 350–200 BCE. Greek (perhaps Black Sea area). Tinned bronze; height: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Barbara S. Robinson and Family, 2023.106
collection
GR - Greek
didYouKnow
Although named for Chalcis, a city in Euboia, Chalcidean helmets were made across the Greek world.
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Gift of Barbara S. Robinson and Family
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2026-05-29 09:11:06.984000
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540824
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Greek and Roman Art
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GR - Greek
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Tinned bronze
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